ATLANTA—InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has celebrated the grand opening of the Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown hotel. The new-build hotel is located on Schermerhorn Street, near the famed Barclays Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music and Metro Tech Center, and adjacent to IHG’s EVEN Hotel Brooklyn.
The Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown hotel was designed by internationally-acclaimed interior designer Andres Escobar and offers a relaxing and stylish atmosphere featuring ample natural light and design elements, including living green walls and an airy, glass-enclosed greenroom common area. The 14-story property features 245 guestrooms, including a penthouse suite offering sweeping views of Brooklyn through two-story floor-to-ceiling windows. The property features 2,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, a 24-hour fitness center, business center and spa inclusive of a heated indoor pool, hot tub, shower, sauna and steam room.
Eric Lent, vice president, Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza, the Americas, IHG said: “Over 60 years ago, Kemmons Wilson created the Holiday Inn brand and changed the definition of what a hotel should be, and since then the brand has continued to grow and change with the needs of travelers. This new property in the heart of busy Downtown Brooklyn is a prime example of the brand’s evolution, offering contemporary design and amenities, while still delivering on that special kind of hospitality that millions of travelers all over the world have come to expect from the Holiday Inn brand.”
Sanjeev Mehta, owner/developer, Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown hotel said: “The goal in developing this site was to create a unique hotel that is easily recognizable with a timeless brand, Holiday Inn, to complement the neighborhood. I believe that together, a good location, great product and fantastic service are a guarantee for success. I am proud of my team and confident they will deliver an experience that guests love.”
Seen Kei Chiew, asset manager, Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown hotel said: “Development in Downtown Brooklyn continues at a record pace, drawing an ever-increasing number of business and leisure travelers to the area and growing the demand for lodging. We strongly believe that our property’s contemporary design, welcoming service and family-friendly programs and amenities will make the Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown a favorite among travelers to the area.”
Guests at the Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown hotel can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Brasserie Seoul. For fitness-minded guests, the property has partnered with wellness and lifestyle company, Urbn Playground, to offer group fitness classes including yoga and Pilates as well as personal training sessions.
The hotel, located at 300 Schermerhorn Street, is owned and managed by New York Hotel Management, LLC.
